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Michael Sindelar at 10:01am 11.28.07
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I have been in the hotel management business for all of my working life (about 30 years). I am tota
Jim Booth at 9:58am 11.28.07
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My boat has only one house battery (4D) which I am going to replac and add a second. My question is,
r.w.landau at 10:36am 11.28.07
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My brother sent me this link. He just bought a large cat and said I wish I could do this. http://ssc
Blake at 10:43am 11.28.07
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I have a couple of off season boat modifications planned and would appreciate advice and comments. S
Rick D at 10:43am 11.28.07
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Peggy, this is just a curiosity post. I see Johnson Pumps is putting out a line of heads and pumps t
ndaoway at 10:43am 11.28.07
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Can anyone tell me what kind of wood may have been used in the cabind of 1972 Contest 31, Hull #51?
James Fawcett at 12:24pm 11.28.07
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I have just purchased a 343. I love the boat, but have reservations about the frig/freezer system.
Justin at 12:12pm 11.28.07
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I plan to run my main halyard aft and eventually new lazyjacks. I don't like my SailCare SailCradle
LeRoy Nooter at 12:40pm 11.28.07
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Hi, We have a 1980 S2-8.0B and this was built with a V-berth and 2 port berths end to end. I underst
John at 1:26pm 11.28.07
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I looked in the archives but couldn't find anything that specifically deals with how you clean a hea
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jleblanc31 at 3:36pm 11.28.07
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If money was no option and you could do it all over again what kind of boat would you buy? Would i
Tom at 6:12pm 11.25.07
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I am considering changing the original harken furler to a Facnor STG 3T wire furler, so I can use a
Tom 11761 at 1:22am 11.26.07
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My 1976 Ranger 33 rudder has play in it. Does anyone know if there are some kind of bushings in the
SailboatOwners.com at 10:20pm 11.25.07
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How old were you when you first began sailing? Were you brought up sailing as a kid or did the bu
George H260 at 10:19pm 11.25.07
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Hi All Will be bringing my new (to me) 40.5 north to Lake Champlain next spring and will have to ha
Don Guillette at 2:10am 11.26.07
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Chances are that a rigging failure will not happen to you and you won't need to know the steps you m
Tom Spohn at 2:58am 11.26.07
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I received an e-mail from Steveston Marine in BC, Canada with an ad for this generator. Has anybody
Paul8857 at 8:48am 11.26.07
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I have a 1987 Hunter 23 and one of the Barlow 15 winches came apart and dropped the internals over t
practicalsailor at 3:33am 11.26.07
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Practical Sailor is looking for sailplan, layout and and photos of Irwin Competition 30 for an upcom
wildlawnc at 3:52am 11.26.07
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Looking for ideas for fixing numerous gelcoat nicks on the bow of an 1989 cat 25, from just above th

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Justin_NSA at 5:21am 10.29.21
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
Terry Cox at 4:59am 10.29.21
Now using the claw, it's just "drop the anchor and play out the line'. When we back down, the claw
Running hot
kloudie1 at 4:50am 10.29.21
Yes and a known good pressure cap . Then if he still has overheat problems, troubleshooting can star
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
RoyS at 4:43am 10.29.21
With regard to Plow Type Anchors consider this accidental dragging test (looks like 44 CQR's to me):
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
RoyS at 4:23am 10.29.21
My 1980 Hunter 33 displaces only 10,600 Lb.s. I use a 22 Lb. Rocna. As these scoop type anchors bury
Winterizing bilge on my H37
RoyS at 4:12am 10.29.21
Water may not be coming entirely from the mast. Inspected my as yet uncovered boat on the hard yeste
Hunter 45CC Autopilot Motor
artboas at 3:07am 10.29.21
I also found that the screws holding the motor in place were loose. But I had an additional problem
Stupid owner recycled his B323 Propane Tank
danstanford at 2:48am 10.29.21
Hello Dan, I acquired a Beneteau 323 this summer (and love it) but the propane tank is 10 years old
Jabsco electric head vs Raritan, repair or replace? (Thank you Peggy for hte macerator recommendations)
SVFreedom at 9:24pm 10.28.21
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Marelon Seacock fail!
Hayden Watson at 9:11pm 10.28.21
@Hayden Watson , I'd name this thread "Forespar Fail". Apparently their Tech Support doesn't kn
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JeffD at 9:04pm 10.28.21
Hello Welcome to Sailing! I have a San Juan 21 also. Below is what I use for lines, but there are
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Guy Erdman at 8:52pm 10.28.21
Maybe this will help. thanks so much Tim. I'm going to the boat tomorrow and will check it out wit
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange
Alan Gomes at 8:44pm 10.28.21
And as an added bonus, it howls like a banshee if it ever contacts the gland nut to let you know th
Marelon Seacock fail!
Ward H at 8:11pm 10.28.21
@Hayden Watson , I'd name this thread "Forespar Fail". Apparently their Tech Support doesn't kno
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TimFromLI at 8:03pm 10.28.21
Maybe this will help.
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Trick at 8:02pm 10.28.21
There literally 100s of lake's here. Moving to a house on a sandy beach next summer. So it was time.
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange
Ralph Johnstone at 8:00pm 10.28.21
How about adding a shaft collar on the exposed part of the shaft, in between the coupler and the st
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sail sfbay at 7:55pm 10.28.21
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat and Coure D Alene Lake Coeur D'alene I
Marelon Seacock fail!
Ralph Johnstone at 7:51pm 10.28.21
One does not generally use the phrase, "extreme, never before never before heard of speeds in a sai

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